Member Activities
We offer a number of activities for members at our Learning & Development Centre in Kirkintilloch, as well as a range of on-line classes. All activities are free to attend so why not come along, meet new people and have some fun.
For more information or to sign up to any activities below please contact our Senior Development Leader, Julie Ritchie development@dbscotland.org.uk
All activities are free however, we do require you use your own guide hours if support is required. Alternatively, please feel free to attend with a friend or family member. If you have any questions regarding Guide support, please get in touch with Julie development@dbscotland.org.uk
On-line Activities
Zoom Penny Whistle Tuition
Join Kirsty in step-by-step insturctions to learn the penny whistle. We will send you a penny whistle and supporting materials. No musical experience is necessary.
Tuesday’s from 09 November – 14 December at 2pm-3pm.
Zoom Knitting
Alison will lead the zoom class to create Christmas knitting projects. All materials will be posted to participants.
Thursday mornings from 11 November – 16 December at 10am-11am.
Zoom Quiz
Join DBS Quiz Master Ian for Thursday morning chat and fun in our general knowledge quiz.
Every Thursday from 11am-12pm.
Zoom Bingo
Every Friday afternoon a group of Deafblind people get together on Zoom for Bingo. We have members joining us from all over Scotland. We would love to welcome you too. Get in touch with Julie so we can post out your bingo cards – Dabbers at the ready!
Every Friday from 2-3pm.
For details of all on-line classes please get in touch with Julie by emailing development@dbscotland.org.uk
Activities at our Learning and Development Centre
Scrabble Club
Challenge our regular group of members in this tactile word game
Every Monday from 10am-12pm.
Catch-up Cafe
Make the most of getting out the house by meeting up with your Deafblind friends and making many more over a cup of tea and chat. We are also hosting a BSL session learning to sign Christmas carols.
Every Tuesday from 2pm-4pm.
Digital Cafe
Learn the best way to use and access your technology. You can also bring along your own device and share your knowledge with others. We will also have a host of new technology on display which can be loaned to members through our lending library.
Every Wednesday from 10am-12pm.
Knitting Club
Alison will lead face-to-face knitting classes to create knitting projects.
This class will run from 11 November – 16 December at 11am-12pm.
Walking Group
Time to get some fresh air and blow away the cobwebs. Meet weekly at DBS centre for a socially distanced walk around the surrounding area. Each walk lasts about 1 hour 15 minutes
Every Thursday at 1030am – 12pm.
Christmas Break
Please note there will be no classes week commencing 20 December and they will re-start week commencing 10 January 2022.
If you have any questions, suggestions or comments regarding activities please contact Julie: 0141 777 6111 or email development@dbscotland.org.uk